Barbus figuiguensis
Barbus figuiguensis is a doubtfully distinct ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae.
| Barbus figuiguensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Barbus |
| Species: | B. figuiguensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Barbus figuiguensis Pellegrin, 1913 | |
| Synonyms | |
It is found in Algeria and Morocco. Its natural habitat is inland karsts. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
The taxonomy and systematics of the Maghreb barbs are subject to considerable dispute. Some authors consider B. figuiguensis a distinct species, while others include it in the Algerian barb (Luciobarbus callensis).
References
- Crivelli, A.J. 2005. Barbus figuiguensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.
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